Apply now Job no: 493612
Work type: Permanent full time
Location: Queanbeyan
Categories: Arborist, Chipper, Climber, Grounds Person

Local Opportunities – Queanbeyan | Goulburn | Yass | Braidwood | Crookwell

Start your career with Active! We offer secure, permanent roles, well above award rates, and genuine opportunities for overtime and career development.

We’re growing our team across the Southern Tablelands and are seeking local candidates who bring a can‑do attitude, enjoy physical work, and thrive working outdoors.

If you’re keen to learn, safety‑focused, and want to build a long‑term career in vegetation management, we’d love to hear from you.

• Chipper Operators (Entry Level) A great starting point for those new to the industry and keen to learn.
• Experienced Tree Workers (2+ years’ experience) Confident working across all aspects of vegetation management.
• EWP Operators (Experienced + EWP Ticket) Working safely around live electrical networks using EWPs.
• Climbers (Experienced + Cert III Arboriculture) Skilled climbers who take pride in quality and safety.

Why choose Active?

• Starting rates from $32 – $42 per hour (depending on role and experience)
• Monthly RDOs (Rostered Days Off)
• Daily travel allowances LAHA when working away from home
• Plenty of overtime opportunities
• Access to innovative technology and modern machinery
• All PPE and uniforms provided
• Employee Benefits Program – great discounts across a wide range of retailers
• A strong safety culture — we’re committed to getting you Home Safe Every Day

About you:

This is physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions. You’re reliable, physically fit, and enjoy hands‑on work in outdoor environments. You take safety seriously, work well in a team, and are willing to travel or live away from home when required.

Experience in vegetation management is highly regarded, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills from construction, labouring, agriculture, or similar industries.

Do you have?

• Current Drivers Licence (essential)
• Ability to live away from home when required

Great, but not essential:

• White card
• First aid/CPR
• MR/HR Truck Licence
• Industry tickets and certifications relevant to your role

Who are Active?

Active is a family‑owned Australian company and the country’s largest provider of arboriculture and vegetation management services. We support governments, councils and utilities across Australia.

At Active, we focus on people first. With structured training, development and internal progression, you’ll have a clear pathway to build a long‑term career

Make Australia your office and apply NOW!

Advertised: 25 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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